Chinese Export Porcelain. Standard Patterns and Forms 1780 to 1880

Herbert, Peter and Nancy Schiffer

ISBN 10: 0916838013 / ISBN 13: 9780916838010

Published by Schiffer Publishing, U S A, 1975

About this Item

Hardcover. First Edition. Chinese Export Porcelain. Standard Patterns and Forms 1780 to 1880. The nineteenth century China trade brought exotic goods to the West, among them the porcelain dishes which are the subject of this book. Over 1000 different dishes shown, in many various shapes and mass-produced, hand decorated patterns, including the popular Canton, Rose Medallion, and Fitzhugh patterns that antiques collectors search for today. This book has become the standard reference for these wares. The exciting story of the Chinese export porcelain trade is explained. The text is simple and factual, exploding many cherished myths and fantasies about these wares. The pictures show the pattern and form variations that make the field so interesting. Over 1,000 Items Illustrated. 256 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chinese Export Porcelain. Standard Patterns and Forms 1780 to 1880
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, U S A
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0916838013
• ISBN 13: 9780916838010
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art and Antiques and Collectables

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Synopsis

Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous "China Trade." The principal purpose of this book is to show and discuss the many forms and variations that have made this field so fascinating. The text is simple and factual and explodes many cherished myths and fantasies about these wares. The pictures and captions tell the story.